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Utah House approves bill requiring insurers to cover autism treatments after extended debate
Summary
The House passed SB 57, requiring insurers to cover medically necessary autism treatments and embedding safeguards including a 1% premium opt-out for employers and periodic effectiveness reviews; sponsors cited high state prevalence and evidence supporting early intervention.
The Utah House of Representatives voted to pass first substitute Senate Bill 57 on March 12, 2014, a measure requiring insurers to cover medically necessary treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders. Floor sponsor Representative Dee said the bill reflects broad stakeholder negotiation and aims to expand access to early intervention services in a state the sponsors described as having one of the highest autism prevalence rates in the country.
Supporters emphasized evidence that early intervention improves long-term outcomes and can reduce later public costs.…
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